Pull my Cracker

Jumper c/o George at Asda’s amazing Christmas Jumpers collection
Shorts: ASOS (ages ago)
Boots: Jeffrey Campbell at Sarenza
Yeah, ok I’m getting a bit carried away with the Christmas themed posts lately but as soon as this knit from George at Asda arrived (actually from the men’s selection, never forget the men’s department for slouchy styles) I had to post straight away.
This year they have an amazing range of Novelty Christmas Jumpers at really good prices which is vital when you’re not going to wear it more than a few times a year.
This outfit doesn’t really work, but I rediscovered these shorts at the back of a drawer and I was already wearing black tights so c’est la vie, I wasn’t going anywhere and  the whole point of this post is the jumper. Oh the jumper. Roll on December the 1st when I can officially wear it without looking toooooo much like an idiot.
Will you be rocking a festive knit?
Take inspiration from Asda
Can I justify another one this year?

Happy Bonfire night as well, any one off to a display? I’m going to indulge my inner child with some sparklers.
xxx

Slip it On

Dress c/o Fashion Union
Shoes: Bertie
Lingerie inspired clothing has been popping up everywhere the season and I’ve long been coveting a simple slip dress for evenings out (you know, because I will start going out)
This little number from Fashion Union fitted the bill perfectly, chic black with just enough detail from the gold triangles to stop it being plain.
I know some people would find a way to make this work for day time as well but I’m not sure I can. If you have any suggestions though, I’m all for giving it a shot.
I’d forgotten how much I LOVE these Bertie shoes, too. I still have sciatica and wearing them for longer than taking photos took was unthinkable but the post wouldn’t have been the same in slippers would it?
What trends are you loving this season? Fashion Union have so many hot pieces right now that I’m fighting the urge to do a total wardrobe overhaul…
Online shopping will be my downfall one day.
Happy Monday by the way
how was your weekend?
xxx

Sarenza Sunday- shine like a star

Esme Star KG by Kurt Geiger at Sarenza
Are words even needed?
Hello party season!
xxx

Insantly October

That dreaded monthly post again…
Chocolate Chip Spiced Pumpkin Muffins (recipe)

Getting ready to polish up my fixed wheel bike of dreams.

Getting involved with Asos Insider.

Apparently this is what Ben and I look like.

Cat goodies from Mum 3>

Back when the weather was nice enough to have a picnic in the park.

Love for Tartan.

Looked pretty, tasted vile. Dissolving pain killers were a no-go.

After the “big storm”. It wasn’t so big for us!

Tobias watching birds on TV.

Home made garibaldi biscuits.

Mae deciding a bag for life made an excellent bed.

Tobias once again posing for the camera.

Retro snacking!.

Mae’s idea of a pose.

Get well chocolate from Ben.

Most apt card ever. 

Casual layering up for the weekend.

Flowers on a Friday.

Guardian of the post.

Best thing about Halloween season!

Getting dressed up for no reason at all 3>

Cat PJs!

Tesco’s finest.

Have a good weekend!
xxx

Party Prep- the Invisibra

Probably my most common problem when getting dressed up with what to do about a bra. I end up restricting what dresses I’ll buy or wear because I’m sick of low backs being ruined by a bra band or straps over-powering the spaghetti straps of a floaty camisole
I was recently sent something called an Invisibra which promised to solve this problem for me…
…but how could that (apart from being awesomely sparkly) possibly help?
I put my bewilderment to one side for a while and gave it a try under a super strappy dress, of which an outfit post is coming next week.
Putting the bra on was a surreal experience. You basically stick a cup to your boob then join the plastic connector in the middle and ta-da… BRA!
The cups felt quite odd to start with as they are sticky on the inside (but don’t leave a residue on the skin and are re-usable) but once the bra was on and clipped together it was really quite secure and comfortable. I did a little dance around to make it wasn’t going to fall off and land on my feet- it didn’t for the record although I may have left you with a quite bizarre mental image.
(Oh, and you can move the cups to get a bigger boost!)
I’ve gone from being a dis-believer to wanting to use this all party season long. The bras come in cup sizes and I found mine to be the perfect fit. At £38 for this sequinned variety they don’t run cheap but for me they’ll save money as it’s opened up a lot more options from my current wardrobe.
Curious or tempted? You can get more information from the website. There are loads of different designs to choose from.
What problems do you face when getting ready for a party?
Has anybody else tried the Invisibra?
xxx